Tapestries
Description: Reg Date is the greatest player you've never heard of—a true maverick in Australian football. He wasn’t just a prolific goalscorer; he was the kind of bloke who played by his own rules. He turned down offers from big clubs like Glasgow Rangers and Cardiff City, and even threatened to switch to rugby league when things didn’t go his way.
Description: Awer Mabil is more than just a brilliant winger — he’s a symbol of resilience, hope, and what Australia is all about. Born in a Kenyan refugee camp to South Sudanese parents, he rose through the ranks to become a Socceroo and score in the shootout that sent Australia to the 2022 World Cup. On and off the pitch, Mabil champions inclusion, opportunity, and giving back, co-founding the Barefoot to Boots charity to support refugees. He’s the Aussie dream in motion — fast, fearless, and full of heart.
Description: Here’s our version of the mascot Australia should’ve taken to the 1974 World Cup in West Germany: Roo-dy ’74 — a wide-eyed kangaroo in a too-proud-to-care Socceroos kit, rocking the ultimate Aussie accessory, a classic cork hat. He didn’t score goals, but he dodged flies with elite agility and bounced into Bavarian hearts with every hop. With a pouch full of underdog spirit and a face that said “what’s offside?”, Roo-dy wasn’t just a mascot — he was a vibe. Not officially recognised by FIFA, but forever part of Aussie football folklore.
